dr. chally- florida board of nursing notes
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Pamela S. Chally, PhD, RN
Member, Florida Board of Nursing, 1999 - 2004
Dean, Brooks College of Health
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
FlorIda Board
of
NursIng
Mission
To protect the health,safety and welfare of thepublic by regulating thepractice of nursing in Florida
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NursIng
Authority
F. S. Chapter 464 - Nurse Practice Act F. S. Chapter 456 - MQA Board has the authority to promulgate rules to
implement the statutes F. A. C. 64B9--------------------------------------------------------------- Statutes are broad - rules are specific Once promulgated, rules have the force of
law
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NursIng
Composition of the Board
13 Members appointed by the Governor 7 RNs - one educator, one
administrator, one ARNP 3 LPNs Nurses must have been in practice at
least four years 3 Consumers - no ties to
a healthcare agency
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Board Meetings Public Notice Organization Chair/Vice Chair Board Members Board Counsel Respondents IPN Executive Director Court Reporter Audio
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NursIng
Public Protection
Establish licensure and certification standards for LPN, RNs, and AANP
Approve nursing programs Set continuing education requirements and
audit Discipline nurses who violate the practice act Regulate certification, education and
discipline of CNAs
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Active Licenses
Licensure Statistics
7/1-6/30 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010
RN 191,737 199,549 198,324 169,555 175,581 242,181
ARNP 10,762 11,471 12,215 10,528 11,094 15,809
LPN 55,940 62,284 60,279 57,561 55,735 74,380
Total Nursing
247,677 273,304 270,818 237,644 242,410 332,370
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Licensure
Examination and endorsement application processing
Name and address changes Verification out of state Fingerprint/FDLE checks Reactivations
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NursIng
Education Responsibilities
Review of new programs Continuing education provider
applications Certification of ARNPs CNA programs
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NursIng
Continuing Education Requirements
All Florida-licensed RN’s and LPNs are now in a 24-month renewal cycle and must complete 24 hours of appropriate continuing education during each renewal period. One (1) contact hour is required for each calendar month of the licensure cycle, including two (2) hours on Prevention of Medical errors. HIV/AIDS is now a one-time, 1-hour CE requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal. Domestic Violence CE is now a 2-hour requirement every third renewal.
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Continuing Education Requirements
Appropriate subject matter for continuing education are those which meet the professional education needs of the licensee including:
1) Nursing practice areas and special health care
problems.2) Biological physical, behavioral, and social sciences.3) Legal aspects of health care.4) Management/administration of health care
personnel and patient care.
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Continuing Education Requirements Continued
5) Teaching/learning process of health care personnel and patients.
6) Subjects at an accredited education institution that are taken and are advanced beyond that completed for original licensure.
7) Personal development subject matter must include application of content as it relates to improved patient care.
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Continuing Education Requirements Continued
Nurses licensed by examination, in any state, during the current renewal period are exempt from additional continuing education requirements for the first renewal period only.
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CNA Unit
CNA registry CNA reciprocity CNA exemptions from
disqualification of employment in long-term care
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NursIng
Licensure Application Process for New Graduates
Submit application approximately one week prior to completion date
Make sure all lines and boxes are filled in
Insure appropriate health professional attests to good mental and physical health
Check that notary has witnessed your signature
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Licensure Application Process Continued
Tell the truth regarding arrest and conviction history
Work only after you have received the letter from the Board and the letter authorizing you to test
Expect processing to take at least three to four weeks if all materials are complete
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Crimes or License Discipline that must
be reported on the application All convictions, guilty pleas and nolo
contendere pleas must be reported, except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol. This includes:
• misdemeanors• felonies• “driving while intoxicated” (DWI)• “driving under the influence” (DUI)
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Crimes or License Discipline that must
be reported on the application
All prior or current disciplinary action against another professional license must be reported, whether it occurred in Florida or in another state or territory.
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Graduate Nurse Status
G.N. status is valid for six months from date of graduation
As a graduate nurse, you must work under direct supervision of a RN
If you fail the licensing exam, you cannot practice nursing until you pass
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Discipline Process Board has authority to discipline nurses
who violate the law Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) performs the investigative and prosecutorial functions for all health care boards
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Discipline Process Continued
Complaint• patient/family• employer• board office• anonymous• confidential
Investigation if legally sufficient
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NursIng
Discipline Process Continued
Probable cause panel• closed• letter of guidance• finding of violation
Formal administrative complaint• confidential until 10 days after
probable cause is found
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Discipline Process Continued
Election of rights• informal hearing
• admit violation, explain mitigation
• Formal hearing• Disputes facts
• Stipulation agreement• arranged with AHCA attorney
• Voluntary relinquishment
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Discipline Process Continued
Board’s role• accept stipulation
• offer counter stipulation
• consider recommended order of administrative law judge (ALJ) and impose discipline
• impose discipline for informal hearing
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NursIng
Discipline Process Continued
Possible penalties• reprimand• fine• continuing education courses• probation with conditions• suspension• revocation
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NursIng
Discipline Process Continued
Appeal rights offered to • applicants whose applications are
denied
• nurses whose licenses have been disciplined
• nurses/ CNAs whose applications for exemptions have been denied
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Intervention Project for Nurses
Established by Florida statute Nurses/CNAs can enter voluntarily with
no report to the Board Nurses/CNAs can be ordered to enter
IPN If Board-ordered, non-participation can
result in suspension Approximately 1,000 referrals per year
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Florida Center for Nursing
Our Vision:
The Florida Center for Nursing is the definitive source for information, research, and strategies addressing the dynamic nurse workforce needs in Florida
Our Mission:
Address strategically the issues of nursing supply and demand to meet the needs of health care consumers in Florida.
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Florida Center for Nursing
Our Mission continued:
Generate and disseminate credible information to consumers of healthcare professional organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and legislators; and
Identify and promote innovative recognition, reward, and renewal activities for nurses and potential nurses.
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Future Legislative Ideas ARNP Prescription of
Controlled Substances
49 of 50 State Permit District of Columbia Also
Permits Florida Does Not!
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Future Legislative Ideas
Nurse Staffing Ratios
Requires health care facilities to implement a nurse to patient staff plan
Funding for the Florida Center for Nursing
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Internet Site and Telephone
www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing
Phone Number:
(850) 245-4125
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NursIng
ContactMr. Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director(850) 245-4158 or email: [email protected]
Licensure Unit: (850) 245-4125
Education Unit: (850) 245-4125
Remediation Unit: (850) 245-4125
Intervention Project for Nurses:(904) 270-1620, FAX (904) 270-1633(800) 840-2720
Certified Nursing Assistant Registry:(850) 245-4567, FAX (850) 488-4281
Time for Questions
Thank you for your time and attention